National Journal Editor in Chief Jeff Dufour, Hotline Editor Leah Askarinam, and staff correspondent Matt Holt join digital editor Mini Racker to discuss takeaways from the Democratic National Convention and preview this week's Republican National Convention. They break down what did and didn't work at the virtual event, if Biden has seen a boost since the convention, and the RNC lineup.  

Hotline Editor Leah Askarinam and staff correspondent Matt Holt join Editor in Chief Jeff Dufour to preview the Democratic National Convention this week, discussing the impact of a mostly virtual event, if rising stars in the party will have breakout moments, and the traditional post-convention polling bump. Then, national security correspondent Harrison Cramer explains the GAO's report that the top two Department of Homeland Security officials were illegally appointed.

Digital Editor Mini Racker, Hotline Editor Leah Askarinam, and staff correspondent Matt Holt talk sexism in Joe Biden's VP's search, President Trump's latest executive orders, and the upcoming Democratic and Republican National Conventions.

Managing editor Mackenzie Weinger is joined by health care correspondent Erin Durkin and White House correspondent George E. Condon Jr. to discuss the status of a deal between Congress and the White House on a coronavirus aid package, Dr. Fauci's update on the development of a vaccine, and President Trump's messaging on the pandemic. Condon also talks about the upcoming party conventions and Joe Biden's vice presidential pick.